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Carpentier writes, "To my good buddies, sportsmen of France, whose strong and generous friendship was the most precious of comforts throughout the hardships of my career...." The letter is signed in full, "Georges Carpentier".
CARPENTIER, GEORGES. (1894-1975) French boxer.
Autograph Letter Signed, 8vo, in French, on personal stationery, March 25, 1921.
Price: $350.00
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Apart from his cultural impact, Robinson had an exceptional baseball career. Over ten seasons, he played in six World Series and contributed to the Dodgers' 1955 World Championship. He was selected for six consecutive All-Star Games from 1949 to 1954, was the recipient of the inaugural MLB Rookie of the Year Award in 1947, and won the National League Most Valuable Player Award in 1949 – the first black player so honored. Robinson was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962. In 1997, Major League Baseball retired his uniform number, 42, across all major league teams.
ROBINSON, JACKIE. (1919-1972). First African American Major League Baseball (MLB) player of the modern era. Robinson broke the baseball color line when he debuted with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947. As the first black man to openly play in the major leagues since the 1880s, he was instrumental in bringing an end to racial segregation in professional baseball, which had relegated African-Americans to the Negro leagues for six decades.
Excellent signed and inscribed 3.5" X 5.5" postcard portrait by Jackie Robinson getting out of the dugout. A nice, romantic portrait of the great American hero, signed in ballpoint pen and in excellent condition.
Price: $900.00
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To a fan, Robinson gives some practical advice on success. "Dear Billy I hope you are able to make it. Practice and determination will help a lot and the rest will depend on you. Good luck. Jackie."
ROBINSON, JACKIE . (1919-1972). The first African-American Major League Baseball player of the modern era. American baseball player.
Rare Autograph Letter Signed, 12mo, n.p., ca. 1960’s.
Price: $2,350.00
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